Franco Albini Seating
Italian, 1905-1977
While working under the polymath Gio Ponti — arguably the most important figure in 20th-century Italian modernism — furniture designer Franco Albini nurtured a love for modern forms combined with traditional craft techniques.
Albini is widely known for working with organic materials such as rattan and cane for his chairs and other seating, but he also played a pivotal role in the Italian rationalist movement of the early 20th century, which saw architects and furniture makers applying a strict emphasis on geometry in their work. Rationalists drew on Ancient Roman architecture but rejected ornament, much in the way that Le Corbusier and celebrated Bauhaus figures such as Ludwig Mies van der Rohe had in their modernist furniture.
Albini received his degree in architecture from the Polytechnic University of Milan in 1929, and, in 1931, he founded his practice in Milan, where he tackled workers’ housing and other reconstruction projects. A gifted urban planner, he also developed the Palazzo Bianco, Palazzo Rosso and Tesoro di San Lorenzo museums in Genoa. While Albini is revered for his Margherita chair — a Triennale Milano award winner created for Bonacina in 1951 — he also collaborated with manufacturers Poggi and Cassina in the 1940s on seating, tables and more that embodied his artistic vision. Of that mid-century work, the one piece that perhaps best captures this vision is the iconic Luisa chair.
With its cherry red upholstery and sinuous wooden legs that seem to float aboveground, the Luisa is a genuine masterpiece. It is also a testament to Albini’s perfectionism, as it endured several prototypes — including one made by Knoll in the late 1940s — and took approximately 15 years to design. Poggi launched the final version of the armchair in 1955, earning Albini the prestigious Compasso d’Oro from Italy’s Association for Industrial Design. It is produced today by Cassina. Albini named the chair for someone who likely saw the process firsthand: his personal secretary of two decades, Luisa Colombini.
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Creator: Franco Albini
FRANCO ALBINI for POGGI Folding chair
By Franco Albini, Poggi
Located in Baranzate, IT
Folding chair with solid wood frame. Seat and backrest made of plywood.
Prod. Poggi, Italy, 1952
Bibliography Exhibition catalog, Franco Albini & Franca Helg Design, April 30, 2009.
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Franco Albini Seating
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Wood
Brass and Bouclé T33-Sofa L215 design Franco Albini edit by Officina della Scala
By Franco Albini
Located in Milano, IT
With its iconic lines, features for which it was shortlisted for the XXVI Compasso d’Oro, the T33 sofa is presented by Officina Della Scala, winner of the ADI Design Index 2019 as ex...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Franco Albini Seating
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Brass
Pair of Iconic Margherita Rattan Armchairs by Franco Albini for Bonacina
By Franco Albini, Bonacina
Located in Piacenza, Italy
Beautiful couple of Iconic Franco Albini armchairs model "Margherita" 1951, manufactured by Bonacina.
Margherita is considered the first "legless" armchair of Italian design. The p...
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Franco Albini Seating
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Rattan
Franco Albini Gala Chair for Bonacina, Italy, 1950
By Franco Albini, Bonacina
Located in Argelato, BO
Franco Albini Gala Chair for Bonacina, Italy, 1950
An eye-catching "Gala Chair", designed by Franco Albini, manufactured by Bonacina in Italy, circa 1950.
This impressive piece is...
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Franco Albini Seating
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Rattan
Poltrona in Rattan - Mod. MARGHERITA - Franco Albini per Bonacina - Italia - '50
By Franco Albini
Located in Milano, IT
Questa non è solo una poltrona. Questo è tra i pezzi più iconici, identificativi e riconoscibili di un'epoca e di un architetto-designer. Si tratta del modello Margherita, disegnato ...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Franco Albini Seating
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Bamboo, Rattan
Franco Albini for Bonacina Set Margherita Chair and Ottoman, Italy, 1950s
By Bonacina, Franco Albini
Located in Naples, IT
Iconic chair with pouff Mod. Margherita in curved wicker and cushion covered in ivory boucle' fabric. Designed in 1960. by Franco Albini for Bonacina .Suitable for outdoor and indoor...
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Franco Albini Seating
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Bamboo, Rattan
Italian mid-century modern rattan armchair Margherita Albini for Bonacina, 1950s
By Franco Albini, Bonacina
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian mid-century modern rattan armchair Margherita Albini for Bonacina, 1950s
Round base armchair mod. Margherita with structure completely in rattan. The seat and backrest follow...
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Franco Albini Seating
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Fabric, Rattan
Exclusive Bamboo and Rattan Chaise Lounge Attributed to Franco Albini
By Franco Albini
Located in Oostrum-Venray, NL
Chaise lounge chair made of rattan and bamboo designed in the sixties. Great original condition. Design by Franco Albini, 1960 Italy, also purchased there and the information comes f...
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1960s European Bohemian Vintage Franco Albini Seating
Materials
Bamboo
Midcentury Gala armchair by Franco Albini for Bonacina, 1951
By Franco Albini, Bonacina
Located in Piacenza, Italy
Gala armchairs by Franco Albini for Bonacina.
In the 1950s Franco Albini combined formal experimentation with the recovery of a "poor" material to be worked by hand, the rattan. The...
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Franco Albini Seating
Materials
Bamboo, Rattan
Rare Pair "Fiorenza" First Edition Armchairs by Franco Albini, Italy, c. 1953
By Arflex, Franco Albini
Located in Rovereta, SM
Rare and Exquisite "Fiorenza" Armchair by Franco Albini, Italy, c. 1953.
This highly collectible model was manufactured by Arflex for one single year.
An early variant of the iconi...
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Mid-19th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Antique Franco Albini Seating
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Fabric, Wood
Franco Albini armchair Margherita 1960s
By Bonacina, Franco Albini
Located in bari, IT
An iconic cane armchair designer Franco Albini model Margherita for Bonacina 1960s.
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Franco Albini Seating
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Reed
Mid-Century Modern 'Luisa' Armchair by Franco Albini, Italy, c.1955- Sold Indiv
By Franco Albini
Located in Brussels, BE
Mid-Century Modern 'Luisa' Armchair by Franco Albini, Italy, c.1955
Sold Individually
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Franco Albini Seating
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Fabric, Wood
Franco Albini Set of Two "Model PL19", Manufactured by Poggi
By Poggi, Franco Albini
Located in Wolfurt, AT
Set of two "Model PL19" chairs, designed by Franco Albini, manufactured by Poggi Pavia, Italy. The chairs have a lacquered metal frame and are upholstered with red velvet.
Literat...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Franco Albini Seating
Materials
Metal
Vintage Armchairs in Walnut Burl by Franco Albini, 1930s, Set of 2
By Franco Albini
Located in Montelabbate, PU
Pair of flared goblet or lyre armchairs in select walnut root. The lines echo the designs of Franco Albini, the fabrics are in the Bauhaus style. The armchairs are datable to 1925/30...
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1930s Italian Art Deco Vintage Franco Albini Seating
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Fabric, Walnut, Burl
Coppia di Pouf Riviera di Franco Albini 1960 Bambù e Vimini Italia 1960
By Franco Albini
Located in Lucca, IT
Coppia di pouf Riviera di Franco Albini Italia 1960 , sono in vimini e bambù , in ottimo stato di conservazione. Possono avere la doppia funzione sia come sedute che come due tavolin...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Franco Albini Seating
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Bamboo, Wicker
F. Albini for Bonacina Set of 2 Rattan, Bamboo and Wicker Stools 60s Italy
By Bonacina, Franco Albini
Located in Palermo, IT
Iconic pair of stools by Franco Albini for Bonacina in the 1960s. Seat and structure in rattan, bamboo and wicker, with curved and hand-woven elements, supported by four legs.
Wear c...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Franco Albini Seating
Materials
Bamboo, Wicker, Rattan
Vintage Rare Bauhaus German Leather Armchair by Franco Albini for Tecta, 1950s
By Franco Albini
Located in Warszawa, Mazowieckie
This exceptionally rare chair with arms was designed by Franco Albini in 1933 and produced by Tecta during the 1950s. The frame is made of tubular chrome-plated steel but the seat an...
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1950s German Bauhaus Vintage Franco Albini Seating
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Chrome
Set of 2 Franco Albini, "Luisa" chairs, Production Poggi, Pavia
By Poggi, Franco Albini
Located in Wolfurt, AT
This set of two Italian chairs was designed by Franco Albini for Poggi in the 1950s. The "Luisa" model is a simple, timeless design and is made of walnut wood and red fabric on the b...
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Franco Albini Seating
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Fabric, Wood
Italian Mid-Century Collectible Armchair, Dining Chair, Luisa by Franco Albini
By Franco Albini, Poggi
Located in Milano, IT
Vintage Italian Mid-Century Modern “Luisa” dining chair, designed by architect Franco Albini for Poggi, with walnut frame and original sage green fabric upholstery.
Franco Albini will be probably known to most for his countless designs. With his unique taste and forward-oriented, timeless style, the architect contributed to define the Italian Mid-Century aesthetic. He signed, amongst others, the “Infinito” and “Veliero” bookcases...
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Franco Albini Seating
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Fabric, Wood
Set of 6 Franco Albini "Luisa" Chairs, Production Carlo Poggi, 1950s
By Franco Albini, Succ. Carlo Poggi
Located in Wolfurt, AT
Set of 6 Italian wood and fabric chairs armchairs Model "Luisa" designed by the Italian designer Franco Albini and produced by Poggi Pavia 1955.
Bibliographie: Italien 1950er Jahre,...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Franco Albini Seating
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Fabric, Wood
Iconic Franco Albini Woven Rattan Ottoman, 1960s
By Franco Albini, Vittorio Bonacina
Located in Miami, FL
A vintage rattan round pouf designed by Franco Albini in the 1950s and manufactured by Vittorio Bonacina in the 1960s. An ingeniously designed stool that's composed solely of bent-ra...
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20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Franco Albini Seating
Materials
Rattan
Midcentury Italian "Margherita" Rattan Armchairs by Franco Albini for Bonacina
By Bonacina, Franco Albini
Located in Piacenza, Italy
Iconic Franco Albini armchair model "Margherita" 1951, manufactured by Bonacina.
Margherita is considered the first "legless" armchair of Italian design. The piece pays homage to th...
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Franco Albini Seating
Materials
Rattan
Franco Albini PL19 Pair of Three Piece Armchairs for Poggi Pavia Italy Circa 1959
By Franco Albini
Located in Rovereta, SM
The "Modello PL19" or "I tre Pezzi" armchairs, designed by Franco Albini and Franca Helg, manufactured by Poggi Pavia, Italy.
The chairs have a lacquered metal frame and are upholste...
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Franco Albini Seating
Materials
Iron
Iconic Franco Albini Woven Rattan Ottoman, 1960s
By Vittorio Bonacina, Franco Albini
Located in Miami, FL
A vintage rattan round pouf designed by Franco Albini in the 1950s and manufactured by Vittorio Bonacina in the 1960s. An ingeniously designed stool that's composed solely of bent-ra...
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20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Franco Albini Seating
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Rattan
Red Rocking Chair Canapo by Franco Albini for Cassina, Italy
By Franco Albini
Located in Brussels, BE
Red Rocking Chair Canapo by Franco Albini for Cassina, Italy
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2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Franco Albini Seating
Materials
Wood
Pair of Mid-Century Modern Franco Albini White Wicker Ottomans, Stools or Poufs
By Vittorio Bonacina, Franco Albini
Located in St. Louis, MO
Pair of Mid-Century modern Franco Albini round wicker ottomans, stools or side tables painted in off white. Manufactured by Vittorio Bonacina, Italy. Paint appears to be original, so...
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Franco Albini Seating
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Wicker
Franco Albini Mid Century Bamboo Organic Sunburst Chair, 1950's
By Franco Albini
Located in High Wycombe, GB
Franco Albini Mid Century Bamboo Organic Sunburst Chair, 1950's By Janine Abraham & Dirk Jan Rol 1950's,
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Franco Albini Seating
Materials
Rattan
Franco Albini Split Reed ottoman or pouf
By Franco Albini
Located in Ferndale, MI
Lightweight and airy appearance sturdy and stable . . Split reed ottoman/pouf with solid maple legs that extend from floor to top of seat . Very nice original condition . Recently ac...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Franco Albini Seating
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Rattan, Reed
Pair of Cassina “Luisa” Dining Chairs by Franco Albini
By Franco Albini
Located in New York, NY
Original design by Franco Albini from the 1950s.
Reissued by Cassina in the early 2000s.
Elegant black leather chairs with floating back design and detailed joinery on the armrest...
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Early 2000s Italian Modern Franco Albini Seating
Materials
Leather, Harewood
Franco Albini rare folding chair for Poggi, Italy, 1952
By Franco Albini
Located in Skokie, IL
Franco Albini nurtured a love for modern forms combined with traditional craft techniques while working under Italian master Gio Ponti and played a pivotal role in the Italian ration...
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Franco Albini Seating
Materials
Brass
1952 Franco Albini for Knoll No. 48 Desk / Dining Chair w Arms Walnut and Fabric
By Franco Albini, Knoll
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Listed for sale is an exceptionally rare No. 48 desk/dining chair, designed by Franco Albini and produced by Knoll. This was one of Knoll's earliest designs an...
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1950s American Modern Vintage Franco Albini Seating
Materials
Fabric, Walnut
Franco Albini Pair of Rattan Armchairs, Italy 1960s
By Franco Albini
Located in Naples, IT
Pair of armchairs designed by Franco Albini in the 1960s. Light and comfortable rattan shell-shaped seats. Black lacquered tubular metal base.
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Franco Albini Seating
Materials
Metal
Franco Albini Tre Pezzi Armchair by Cassina
By Cassina, Franco Albini
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Armchair designed by Franco Albini in 1959. Relaunched in 2009.
Manufactured by Cassina in Italy.
In 1952, working with Franca Helg, his long-time assistant, Franco Albini designed ...
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2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Franco Albini Seating
Materials
Metal
Franco Albini, Lounge Chair model CA832, by Cassina
By Cassina, Franco Albini
Located in Wargrave, Berkshire
Franco Albini for Cassina, Lounge Chair, model CA832
with Italian walnut X frame and upholstered seat, back and arms with buttons to the curved back
89cm high, 69cm wide, 85cm deep, ...
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1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Franco Albini Seating
Materials
Walnut, Upholstery
Set of Two Franco Albini Tre Pezzi Armchairs by Cassina
By Cassina, Franco Albini
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Armchair designed by Franco Albini in 1959. Relaunched in 2009.
Manufactured by Cassina in Italy.
In 1952, working with Franca Helg, his long-time assistant, Franco Albini designed ...
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2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Franco Albini Seating
Materials
Metal
Triënnale Lounge Chair by Franco Albini, 1933
By Franco Albini
Located in Dronten, NL
Tubular lounge chair designed by Franco Albini for the Triennale in Milan in 1933.
The original black enameled frame emphasizes the graphic qualities of this design.
The natural leat...
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1930s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Franco Albini Seating
Materials
Steel
Franco Albini for Bonacina Pair of Rattan and Bamboo Stools, Italy, 1960s
By Franco Albini, Bonacina
Located in Naples, IT
Pair of round rattan and bamboo stools designed by Franco Albini and produced by Bonacina in the 1960s.
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Franco Albini Seating
Materials
Bamboo, Rattan
Franco Albini “PS16” Rocking Chair for Poggi, 1959
By Franco Albini, Poggi
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Franco Albini “PS16” rocking chair for Poggi, original fabric and walnut, Italy, 1959.
The Albini "PS16" is a rocking chair with a timeless design. Manuf...
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Franco Albini Seating
Materials
Walnut, Fabric
Awesome Bamboo Stool by Franco Albini, 1950s Italy
By Franco Albini
Located in Nürnberg, Bayern
Very good condition.
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Franco Albini Seating
Materials
Bamboo, Rattan
Italian Bamboo set of 2 Franco Albini armchairs, 1960
By Franco Albini
Located in Oostrum-Venray, NL
Vintage Italian rattan armchair by designer Franco Albini.
In very good vintage condition. Let the summer begin!
The first rays of the sun have already passed, so it's time for a summery interior.
This set of rattan chairs are in perfect condition.
Ideal for restyling your living room or garden room.
Considering its age, this set is still in very good vintage condition.
Imagine yourself in a tropical atmosphere with this awesome vintage rattan lounge set!
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1960s Italian Bohemian Vintage Franco Albini Seating
Materials
Bamboo, Rattan
Margherita Rattan Chair by Franco Albini, Bonacina Italy ca. 1950s
By Franco Albini
Located in Geneva, CH
Iconic mid-century design "Margherita" rattan chair by Franco Albini produced by Bonacina, Italy 1951
Beautiful patina, new cushion. Very good overall condition .
Won an award at th...
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1950s Italian Vintage Franco Albini Seating
Materials
Upholstery, Wicker, Rattan
Lovely Bamboo Stool by Franco Albini, 1950s Italy
By Franco Albini
Located in Nürnberg, Bayern
Very good condition.
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Franco Albini Seating
Materials
Bamboo, Rattan
Franco Albini rare "Fiorenza" lounge chair for Arflex, Italy, 1953
By Arflex, Franco Albini
Located in Skokie, IL
This highly collectible model was manufactured by Arflex for only one year. An early variant of the iconic "Fiorenza" armchair, this stunning pair of armchairs consist of a sculptura...
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Franco Albini Seating
Materials
Brass
Bamboo Stool by Franco Albini, 1950s Italy
By Franco Albini
Located in Nürnberg, Bayern
Very good condition.
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Franco Albini Seating
Materials
Bamboo, Rattan
Franco Albini Armchair PL19 Tre Pezzi for Poggi Pavia Italy Circa 1959
By Franco Albini
Located in Paris, FR
"Model PL19" chairs or "The Pezzi" , designed by Franco Albini and Franca Helg, manufactured by Poggi Pavia, Italy. The chairs have a lacquered metal frame and are upholstered with ...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Franco Albini Seating
Materials
Metal
Mid-Century Franco Albini Style Light Wrapped Bamboo Hoop Loveseat
By Franco Albini
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Gorgeous Franco Albini Inspired, masterfully hand-woven Mid-Century Bamboo Love Seat. In Original Condition with Some Signs of Wear Consistent with Ag...
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1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Franco Albini Seating
Materials
Bamboo
Franco Albini PL19 Tre Pezzi Armchair for Poggi Pavia, Italy, 1960s
By Franco Albini
Located in Paris, FR
Armchair designed by Franco Albini (1905-1977) and Franca Helg Model n° PL19, 'Tre pezzi'
Lacquered metal, brass and recently eupholstered in white sheep wool skin.
Early original m...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Franco Albini Seating
Materials
Metal
Pair of Early "Luisa" Chairs, Franco Albini for Poggi, Italy, 1953 Early Edition
By Franco Albini
Located in Argelato, BO
Pair of early Edition "Luisa" chairs by Franco Albini, rosewood structure and black original fabric, manufactured by Poggi Pavia, 1953.
Luisa armchairs is the fruit of a fifteen-...
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Franco Albini Seating
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Steel & Jacquard T33-Sofa L270 design Franco Albini edit by Officina della Scala
By Franco Albini
Located in Milano, IT
With its iconic lines, features for which it was shortlisted for the XXVI Compasso d’Oro, the T33 sofa is presented by Officina Della Scala, winner of the ADI Design Index 2019 as ex...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Franco Albini Seating
Materials
Stainless Steel
Brass and Bouclé T33-Sofa L270 design Franco Albini edit by Officina della Scala
By Franco Albini
Located in Milano, IT
With its iconic lines, features for which it was shortlisted for the XXVI Compasso d’Oro, the T33 sofa is presented by Officina Della Scala, winner of the ADI Design Index 2019 as ex...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Franco Albini Seating
Materials
Brass
Brass and Bouclé T33-Armchair design Franco Albini edit by Officina della Scala
By Franco Albini
Located in Milano, IT
With its iconic lines, features for which it was shortlisted for the XXVI Compasso d’Oro, the T33 sofa is presented by Officina Della Scala, winner of the ADI Design Index 2019 as ex...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Franco Albini Seating
Materials
Brass
Steel & Jacquard T33-Sofa L215 design Franco Albini edit by Officina della Scala
By Franco Albini
Located in Milano, IT
With its iconic lines, features for which it was shortlisted for the XXVI Compasso d’Oro, the T33 sofa is presented by Officina Della Scala, winner of the ADI Design Index 2019 as ex...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Franco Albini Seating
Materials
Stainless Steel
Franco Albini Italian Rattan Pouf / Ottoman
By Franco Albini
Located in New York, NY
Italian mid-century rattan pouf / ottoman with an open design and rounded shape. (FRANCO ALBINI)
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20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Franco Albini Seating
Materials
Wood, Rattan
Franco Albini Lounge Chair for Knoll, Model 49
By Knoll, Franco Albini
Located in New York, NY
Lounge chair, model 49, designed by Franco Albini and produced by Knoll from 1949 until about 1967. This example circa 1950’s. Slender walnut frame with distinctive wrap-around arms, offset and angled rear legs, and steel fasteners. The harder-to-find lounge version of this iconic design. Pictured below in the 1950 Knoll Index...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Franco Albini Seating
Materials
Steel
Franco Albini Luisa Chair, Wood and Fabric by Cassina
By Cassina, Franco Albini
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Chair designed by Franco Albini in 1953. Relaunched in 2013.
Manufactured by Cassina in Italy.
The small armchair, dubbed Luisa, is the fruit of a fifteen-year process of exploration, focused on creating an archetype of the basic elements of a chair, and its potential uses within the home. A idea-based design, where Franco Albini expressed the concept of “substance in form”, increasing the volume of the wooden parts where they join with others. Following various enhancements, the definitive version of the chair was awarded the prestigious Compasso D’Oro prize by the Italian Industrial Design Association (Associazione per il Disegno Industriale/ADI). The frame represents a synthesis where the seat and the back are two geometric planes suspended on an understated wood structure, the sides reminiscent of trestles. Luisa is a timeless piece, the outcome of skill, both in terms of technique and of materials. This world exclusive Cassina re-issue, has been made possible thanks to the company’s extraordinary...
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2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Franco Albini Seating
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Franco Albini Luisa Chair, American Walnut and Fabric by Cassina
By Cassina, Franco Albini
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Luisa chair designed by Franco Albini in 1953. Relaunched in 2013.
Manufactured by Cassina in Italy.
The small armchair, dubbed Luisa, is the fruit of a fifteen-year process of exploration, focused on creating an archetype of the basic elements of a chair, and its potential uses within the home. A idea-based design, where Franco Albini expressed the concept of “substance in form”, increasing the volume of the wooden parts where they join with others. Following various enhancements, the definitive version of the chair was awarded the prestigious Compasso D’Oro prize by the Italian Industrial Design Association (Associazione per il Disegno Industriale/ADI). The frame represents a synthesis where the seat and the back are two geometric planes suspended on an understated wood structure, the sides reminiscent of trestles. Luisa is a timeless piece, the outcome of skill, both in terms of technique and of materials. This world exclusive Cassina re-issue, has been made possible thanks to the company’s extraordinary wood...
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2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Franco Albini Seating
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Franco Albini Luisa Chair, American Walnut and Fabric by Cassina
By Cassina, Franco Albini
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Luisa chair designed by Franco Albini in 1953. Relaunched in 2013.
Manufactured by Cassina in Italy.
The small armchair, dubbed Luisa, is the fruit of a fifteen-year process of...
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2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Franco Albini Seating
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Set of Two Franco Albini Luisa Chairs, Wood and Fabric by Cassina
By Cassina, Franco Albini
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Chair designed by Franco Albini in 1953. Relaunched in 2013.
Manufactured by Cassina in Italy.
The small armchair, dubbed Luisa, is the fruit of a fifteen-year process of exploration, focused on creating an archetype of the basic elements of a chair, and its potential uses within the home. A idea-based design, where Franco Albini expressed the concept of “substance in form”, increasing the volume of the wooden parts where they join with others. Following various enhancements, the definitive version of the chair was awarded the prestigious Compasso D’Oro prize by the Italian Industrial Design Association (Associazione per il Disegno Industriale/ADI). The frame represents a synthesis where the seat and the back are two geometric planes suspended on an understated wood structure, the sides reminiscent of trestles. Luisa is a timeless piece, the outcome of skill, both in terms of technique and of materials. This world exclusive Cassina re-issue, has been made possible thanks to the company’s extraordinary...
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2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Franco Albini Seating
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Franco Albini seating for sale on 1stDibs.
Franco Albini seating are available for sale on 1stDibs. These distinctive items are frequently made of fabric and are designed with extraordinary care. There are many options to choose from in our collection of Franco Albini seating, although brown editions of this piece are particularly popular. We have 74 vintage editions of these items in-stock, while there is 28 modern edition to choose from as well. Many of the original seating by Franco Albini were created in the mid-century modern style in europe during the 20th century. If you’re looking for additional options, many customers also consider seating by Ico Parisi, Paolo Buffa, and Carlo De Carli. Prices for Franco Albini seating can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these items begin at $757 and can go as high as $58,000, while a piece like these, on average, fetch $5,907.
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